Morel-Lavallee Lesion of the Hip in Children: About a Case and Literature Review

J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2024 Nov-Dec;29(6):651-653. doi: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_271_23. Epub 2024 Nov 5.

Abstract

Morel-Lavallée lesion, also called closed degloving injury, is a rare clinical entity in routine pediatric surgical practice. We present a case of an 11-year-old girl presenting with a left hip lesion, treated with compression bandage, and the clinical outcome was favorable.

Keywords: Child; Morel–Lavallée; hip.

Publication types

  • Case Reports